Cool Hunting

Skull Hoodie
Our friend Scott at The Sartorialist posted this great hoodie today. We'd both like to know more about it. Any of you readers have the scoop? Let us know. UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who wrote in on this one. It looks like there are a couple people making hoodies that look like this and it must be a Canadian thing. Check out Vancouver based...

Vans Vault, Spring 06
Brighton based One40Five Store has posted a preview of the Spring 06 Vault Line from Vans. For those not familiar with this line, it's a higher quality construction with limited distribution. The bright patterns here are just one of the many directions coming this Spring. There will also be Wallys, plaids, bright leather perforateds, camo printed tweed and moccasins that look like they might...

SVSV Aformofwar
Aformofwar is the second line from bespoke luxury street-wear brand, Serum Versus Venom (SVSV). The collection, an exploration into fragility, protection, form and conflict features carbon fiber twills, knits and fleece-- all fireproof. Bamboo fiber, camel hair and monocashmere are also used to create the mostly outerwear line designed by Jenna Rivers. “The first collection focused on lush natural fibers and the occasional exaggeration...

Super Sized Vuitton
Though the French do seem to be eating a bit more McDonalds these days, they haven't lost sight of more interesting things to be super-sized. Instead of just covering the Champs Elysées Vuitton store with plywood for construction, they wrapped it in the classic LV print. They even went so far as creating faux hardware for the edges and corners. Lovely, really....

The Pyramids of Makkum
For years, Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the Netherlands' longest extant company, has quietly mounted the most impressive displays of ceramic ware during the Milan Furniture Fair and this year is no exception. Two years ago, they released a hugely successful collection of biscuit ware with Studio Job; last year they launched a unique office collection with Dick van Hoff, which turned the ornamental into the...

Original Fake Two Fingers T-Shirt
A deceivingly funny t-shirt from Kaws using his trademark Mickey Mouse-esque cartoon hands, it just about sums up the complicated set of feelings I have about New York City (and everything else) these days. (Also see Public School's similar expression of dueling emotions.) Available in black and white from We Sold Out for €65. via Highsnobiety...